Tweed Close Pelton, County Durham
35 addresses across 1 postcode (DH2), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7002306.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £135,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 20, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 83 to 85 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group, about 350 m away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 13% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 74 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £106,000 | £106,000 | £106,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £38,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £38,000 | £38,000 | £38,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £57,000 | £57,000 | £57,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2025 | 11 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £135,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 13 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £110,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2014 | 6 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2014 | 11 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £106,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2010 | 32 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 2 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £111,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2004 | 8 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 12 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2001 | 31 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £53,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 8 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 11 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £33,000 | |
| 28 May 1999 | 10 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1998 | 12 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £38,000 | |
| 14 Nov 1997 | 5 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 2 Aug 1996 | 31 DH2 1ES | Semi-detached | £38,950 | |
| 22 Sep 1995 | 11 DH2 1ES | Terraced | £44,500 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Bungalow, end-terrace (10); Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1983-1990 (14); 1976-1982 (5); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 2, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 3, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 5, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 6, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 11, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 13, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 16, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 22, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 27, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 28, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 30, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 31, Tweed Close, Pelton
- 32, Tweed Close, Pelton
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (78% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 83 m and 85 m above sea level (84 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH2 1ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chester-Le-Street 232,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Dunston 51,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Heworth 46,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bungalows Perkinsville | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View School - North Lodge Chester-le-Street | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Centrechem | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wheldon Terrace Dental Practice P'ship | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Washington Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Pelton Police Station | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Memorial Park 1.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pelton and District Community Recreation Ground 2.6 ha | 70 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ouston Allotments 2.4 ha | 220 m |
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Walter's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Team Valley | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Weather Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Horse Shoe | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Wanister Bog | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Match Island | Island | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 35 | 35 |
None of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelton Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| St Benet's Catholic Primary School, Ouston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ouston Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Roseberry Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School Church of England | Primary | 0–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier - Perkinsville Superstore DH2 1QW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Shafs deli DH2 1QW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Chester View DH2 1GD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| DHILLONS PERI PERI LTD DH2 1QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ouston District Workman's Social Club and Institute Ltd DH2 1HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Premier - Pelton Supply Stores DH2 1DU | Retailers - other | 390 m | 4 Good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Pelton Community Primary School DH2 1EZ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Grill House DH2 1BP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 28 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ascot Place (25); On or near Lyne Close (12); On or near Institute Terrace West (10); On or near Ouston Lane (10); On or near Wansbeck Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 33% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 13% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DH2 1ES: 35 addresses
Nearby streets
Wansbeck Close · Lyne Close · Coquet Drive · Front Street · Ascot Place · Institute Terrace West · Ouston Lane · Institute Terrace West · Institute Terrace West · Barbary Close · Conway Place · Ivyway
All the streets in DH2 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.